hanger

/ˈhæŋɡə/ · noun

Meaning

One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.
A person who attempts suicide by hanging.
That by which a thing is suspended.
A short and broad backsword, worn so to hang at the side, especially popular in the 18th century.
A steep, wooded slope.
A hanging pitch; a pitch (typically a breaking ball or slider) that is poorly executed, hence easy to hit.
A mark (or catch) that typically involves a player jumping up on the back of another player.
Hunger and anger, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger.

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